Though the house is assembled using panelized segments, the off-site construction of the “wet core” in a manufacturing facility helps to reduce the construction time and cost.

Miller Hull is no stranger to progressive, sustainable projects for clients that need and deserve good design. Both David Miller and Robert Hull spent time in the Peace Corp before continuing on with their architectural careers. Their experiences in the Peace Corp led them to incorporate their belief in social responsibility into their firm. Therefore, Miller Hull’s design for this Habitat for Humanity home leveraged materials and methods that fit the companies’ mission. The house in the original ’62 World’s Fair was full of knickknacks and gadgets dealing with consumption, while the current version focuses on affordability and flexibility in a design that barely consumes.

The two-story home has four bedrooms and two baths – even at 1,400 square-feet in size. The construction of the home features a prefabricated “wet core” built by Method Homes, which houses a mechanical room, kitchen, bathroom, and all plumbing and HVAC systems. Though the house is assembled using panelized segments, the off-site construction of the “wet core” in a manufacturing facility helps to reduce the construction time and cost. Other practical construction techniques utilized to ensure affordability and quality include maximizing insulation and minimizing air-infiltration.

So hurry down to the Seattle Center if you are in town this weekend. The house will be open to the public starting September 1st. The Next 50 Celebration starts this weekend and “The House of the Immediate Future” will remain open through October. Habitat for Humanity will then transport this home to its new permanent location in the Rainier Vista Housing Authority development, where it will become a new home for an appreciative family of five.